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Dr. Daryush Aidun is a Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and multiple master's degrees from Syracuse University. His research focuses on welding metallurgy, dissimilar metal welding, automated welding processes, and additive manufacturing. Key contributions include developing the Automated Dual Torch Arc Welding System (ADTAWS) and the Multi Gravity Research Welding System (MGRWS), as well as establishing a welding laboratory with advanced equipment. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (FASME) and the American Welding Society (FAWS), and a Licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering (TN).
Dr. Aidun's research interests encompass corrosion and mechanical properties of weldments, thermal modeling of additive manufacturing processes, and reliability engineering. His work has led to awards such as the AWS Charles H. Jennings Award and the AWS McKay-Helm Award. He actively contributes to academic publishing, teaching courses like Welding Metallurgy (ME492/590) and Additive Manufacturing Processes (ME390/503). His laboratory infrastructure, funded through grants and gifts, supports hands-on education and advanced research in welding technologies.
Notable achievements include pioneering studies on residual stress reduction in dissimilar welds and advancing automated welding techniques to enhance productivity. His research also explores high-G environments' impact on welding processes, bridging fundamental science with industrial applications. Dr. Aidun's interdisciplinary approach integrates material science, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing innovation to address challenges in structural reliability and advanced materials processing.
